Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market worth booking?
Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market is a 2-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $28 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (10)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Enjoy entry and visit Al Seef, Dubai Creek, Bastakia Quarter, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Deira Old Souk Abra Station, Bur Dubai Abra Station, Old Souk and Dubai Spice Souk. You wil
What you get
- Delicious fresh juice, coconut, orange if selected
- Traditional boat ride ( Abra)
- Entry/Admission - Old Souk
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Creek
- Entry & Visit Dubai Gold Souk
- Al Seef Heritage area
About this experience
Enjoy entry and visit Al Seef, Dubai Creek, Bastakia Quarter, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, Deira Old Souk Abra Station, Bur Dubai Abra Station, Old Souk and Dubai Spice Souk. You will see old Dubai in a spectacular atmosphere and you will feel really you are in the past here in Dubai by seeing old monuments, museums, old houses, ride the small wooden boats, old textile market, spice market and gold market. We have local tour guides who know all Dubai better than anyone else and know different languages & can guide all tourists and discover wonderful places together. All Tour Guides have licenses & very well educated and drivers as well. All groups are small so the tourists can enjoy and listen to the guides easily. Our aim is making guests and tourists so happy and come to visit Dubai and all United Arab Emirates many times in the future.
What's included
Included
- Delicious fresh juice, coconut, orange if selected
- Traditional boat ride ( Abra)
- Entry/Admission - Old Souk
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Creek
- Entry & Visit Dubai Gold Souk
- Al Seef Heritage area
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
- Delicious Arabic Tea & Coffee
- Entry/Admission - Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Mineral Water
- Entry & Visit Dubai Spice Souk
- Visiting Street Food
- Entry/Admission - Bur Dubai Abra Station
- Entry/Admission - Al Seef
- Entry & visit Old Souk and Textiles market
- Local Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - Bastakia Quarter
- Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort
What you'll see and do
Souk Al Seef By Dubai Retail
Our tour guide will meet you at the entrance of Al Shindagha Museum and discover Dubai Creek and go to Al Seef- Al Seef Street then move to discover the wonderful places of Old Dubai and street food and taste some foods. Along Dubai Creek’s shoreline is Al Seef, a bustling waterfront promenade where old meets new. It has two zones: an old-world heritage area and a modern section lined with malls, hotels, and restaurants. Here, you can learn about the Gulf’s beginnings as a famous pearl diving port, explore the open-air floating market and 1950s-style souk and many attractive places.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
The Bastakiya Quarter gets its name from Bastak, Iran, the origin of many of the original textile and pearl traders who first plied their trades. As you walk through the Bastakiya Quarter’s narrow winding lanes, you will also notice another contribution from Bastak in the form of its architecture. The wind towers that top most of the buildings are a testament to this, as well as the beautifully carved wooden doors and wooden lattices.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Dubai Creek
You will discover & watching amazing places in old Dubai Creek by riding a small wooden boat and watching wonderful areas on the banks of the creek, birds, cargo ships, restaurants and many other nice places. Dubai Creek has been described as a natural saltwater creek, tidal inlet, and watercourse or waterway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It extends about 9 miles inwards and forms a natural port that has traditionally been used for trade and transport.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Old Souk
You will be visiting the old souk Bur Dubai in a fascinating experience. The kind of hand-woven and machine-made fabrics you find here are unlikely to be available at other places even within Dubai. For this reason, it is also called the textile souk in Dubai. However, your shopping wouldn’t be limited to just textiles. You will visit the textile souk which means textile market. Since Dubai’s skyline is all about modern high-rises, the labyrinthine layout of the Old Souk stands out. As you enter the area, the most striking feature is the large wooden beam. Placed on the sand-coloured walls, this sight will instantly take you back to an age gone by. The wooden door stands high in all its magnificence. The building is made of sand colour stones and has a wooden roof. Perhaps, you might have seen something like this before in old films or TV shows.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
You will explore and discover old life of Dubai During past time. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood dates back to the 1890s. In its prime, the locality was capable of 60 housing units, most of which were separated by narrow, winding lanes.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Bur Dubai Abra Station
Explore and enjoy Taking an amazing ride on the Dubai Abra wooden boat in Dubai Creek, the city’s most traditional mode of transport. For centuries, it has remained one of Dubai’s most frequented modes of transport, making it the symbol of the city’s history and heritage.A unique mode of transport in modern times, an Abra is a water taxi that offers a tantalising glimpse into Dubai’s history. On the emirate’s iconic Creek, these Abra rides offer a unique perspective into the older and more traditional locations in the city. Like the idea of travelling and exploring in an ‘old school’ kind of way? Read on for everything you need to know about the entrancing Dubai Creek Abra rides Abra comes from the Arabic verb ‘abara’ which means ‘to cross.
5 minutes here · Admission included
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Explore The oldest building in Dubai since 1780s. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood dates back to the 1890s. In its prime, the locality was capable of 60 housing units, most of which were separated by narrow, winding lanes.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Dubai Spice Souk
Explore Dubai Spice Souk or the Old Souk is a traditional market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Spice Souk is located in Deira, in eastern Dubai, and is adjacent to the Dubai Gold Souk. The Spice Souk is in the locality of Al Ras, on Baniyas Street.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Old Souk
Nestled in Bur Dubai, this traditional market exudes old-world charm. Navigate the alleys and find stores and traders selling raw silk, wool, cashmere, perfumes, spices, and dry fruits—you'll find it hard to leave empty-handed. Just remember to barter for a good deal! It's also great for unique souvenirs including abayas (full-length women's robes), thawbs (Arabic robes), silk scarves, and even tailored garments.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Deira Old Souk Abra Station
It's an mazing chance to take many wonderful photo stop for the the oldest markets in Dubai Spice souk, gold souk and old cargo wooden boats.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Gold Souk
You will enter Dubai Gold Souk & you will watch many shops which sell gold with wonderful varieties of jewelry and precious stones. Here is the time to say goodbye to you and the tour will end and wish you an amazing day and you are welcome again and again.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Dubai
Our Guide will meet you at the entrance of Al Shindagha Museum, in front of Al Ghubaiba Metro Station and start you tour from there to discover the wonderful places in Dubai
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Our Tour Guide will make you visit the gold souk and you enjoy varieties of gold and jewelers then here the tour will be finished and wish seeing you again
Options you can book
Premium Tour with Pick Up
This option includes pick up
Premium Tour and many tastings
Join me on one of the most beautiful areas in Dubai and create memories you cannot forget during this Fun and mazing tour.
Full Tour no food no pick up
You will come to meeting point: In this options the guests have to come to Al Seef Heritage hotel by themselves so no pick up & no food included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Adventure Premium Travel
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
History and shopping
Great seeing the old parts of Dubai under perspective on how fast the city has changed. Lovely food and experiences the gold soup was amazing and the spices are beautiful.
via Tripadvisor
Sadly our tour was cancelled
Don't want to give a rating because we didn't actually get to do the tour. Unfortunately our guide had to cancel but l imagine it would have been an excellent tour. Just waiting for the refund.
via Viator
Not Good, Don’t Book this event!!!
The tour representatives did not show up at the designated place or time. Unreliable was this event. I do not recommend this tour company. Big Dissatisfaction and disappointment!!!!
via Viator
Wonderful walking tour!!
usually I join the walking tour in each destination I travel to, I was not expecting Dubai has this old districts and traditions, we missed the tour at 10am, but they scheduled another tour for us by afternoon. The weather was perfect and the tour guide was unbelievable literally he explains everything, u feel that you’re watching film on Netflix in the 18 century. 10/10 for the price. 10/10 for the tour guide. 10/10 for the flexibility & the sales team.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome Tour
It was a great morning walking tour, It was interactive and our Tour guide was amazing He led us on a walking tour included all the souk and Boat crossing.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $28 to $299
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market cost?
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Prices start at $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubai is not rushed.
Is Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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